Description
Crispy catfish nuggets with Cajun dipping sauce are a mouthwatering treat that combines golden-brown, crunchy bites of catfish with a zesty, flavorful sauce. Perfect for game days or family gatherings, these nuggets capture the essence of Southern cooking and will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they are a delightful addition to any meal or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh catfish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (plus extra for seasoning)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional for dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for seasoned flour, another for beaten eggs mixed with buttermilk, and the last for cornmeal combined with Cajun seasoning.
- Coat each catfish piece in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, followed by a thorough coating in the cornmeal mix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the nuggets in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and floating.
- Drain on paper towels and keep warm in an oven set to low heat.
- For the dipping sauce, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and optional hot sauce in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the crispy catfish nuggets hot alongside the Cajun dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg